It’s a commonplace reason given for weight gain and a subsequent inability to lose it. As a consequence there are queues at the doctor’s to check for an underactive thyroid! But there are a number of rational reasons why this weight gain theory is clearly an obesity red herring.
Most people consider exercise an important part of losing weight but might they be expecting too much? There is now mounting evidence that slimmers won’t necessarily derive much benefit from pounding the treadmill and a compilation of over 60 studies confirms this view. The main shortcomings of exercising for weight loss are:
If you ever had it drummed into you as a child that eating a big breakfast was necessary to set you up for the day ahead, then this post is for you. The so-called “breakfast of champions” idea certainly isn’t a new one and there are various claims surrounding it. Some of the more popular … Read more
For those that travel regularly between Kent and Essex, a significant reduction in journey time looks like it could be on the cards for 2027. That’s the proposed opening date of the Lower Thames Crossing, dubbed the biggest road project since the construction of the M25 motorway. Engineers have begun sizing up what lies beneath the … Read more